July 2010

Authentic Mexican Salsa

July 30, 2010

Salsa is a favorite in my household not just because it makes a terrific and healthy snack, but also because it is easy and inexpensive to make.  The number of variations of salsa recipes is probably as high as the number of tomato varieties worldwide (about 7,500).  The recipe I am going to share with [...]

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Lose Weight Diet: How to Pick One That Works For You

July 20, 2010

There’s the South Beach Diet.  Atkins.  The 3-Day Diet.  The Zone Diet and the slew of other diets that can fall into a specific category like a high protein diet, low calorie diet, no fat diet, or a diet that balances all three food types (carbohydrates, protein, and fat).  Sometimes, the diet is in a [...]

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McDonald’s vs. Parents: Who is Responsible for What Your Kids Eat?

July 12, 2010

McDonald’s has once again been threatened with a lawsuit.  The movie Super Size Me interviewed lawyers who had brought lawsuits against McDonald’s on behalf of parents of obese children.  When one lawyer was asked why he was suing McDonald’s, he replied, “You mean, other than the monetary gain? You want to hear a noble reason?  [...]

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